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Hammer and the harp

by  Jibunnessa

Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2006
Word Count: 36
Summary: This was going to be a much longer poem originally. Not entirely sure it's finished. It might grow later. Let me know what you think.




When
the hammer
turns into
the harp,

And the
silent finger
is cut
forever,

You levitate
dry-mouthed,

An island
of
pictures
etched
in air.


---Jib, 8.26am, Sat 10 Jun 2006. In bed, at home, in London